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St. Patrick's Cathedral
St. Patrick's Cathedral Review
Ireland supplied Australia with many of its early immigrants, especially during the Irish potato famine in the mid-19th century. A statue of the Irish patriot Daniel O'Connell stands in the courtyard. Construction of the Gothic Revival building began in 1858 and took 82 years to finish.
- Address: Cathedral Pl., East Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3001 | Map It
- Phone: 03/9662-2233
- Hours: Weekdays 7--5, Sat. 8--7, Sun. 8--7:30.
- Location: City Center
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